The 15hr Weekend Intensive is our most popular booking and Garth has taught these weekend intensives all over the world. The 15hr Weekend intensive gives students a chance to experience a number of different practices with Garth, that are spread out over an entire weekend. (A sample schedule is below.) The full weekend is usually offered with a discount price for those signing up for the entire weekend and higher pricing for students who just want to sign up for an individual class or workshop.

Weekend Schedule:

6 October – 8 October 2017

This philosophy and meditation discussion will introduce students to yoga philosophy and meditation practices. Students will learn concepts from classical and traditional yoga philosophy and gain a better understanding of the philosophy that informs modern yoga and meditation practices. Students will also explore seated meditation postures, discuss different types of meditation, learn about concentration and meditation techniques, and the advanced meditation practice of Samadhi. This workshop culminates with a Shiva meditation practice.

Shiva Power Master Class (2hrs)

Saturday, 7th of October 2017, 8:30 – 10:30 am

Setting intentions and practicing gratitude, students move through a challenging and balanced flow with an emphasis on concentration and surrendering into the fire, in order to achieve a state of balance, letting go of the attachment to the ego, quieting the mind and working towards Self-realization. This class will contain advanced variations as well as modifications for beginners and will conclude with an extended final rest and a seated meditation practice.

Shiva Meditation (1hr)

Saturday, 7th of October 2017, 11:00 – 12:00 am

This class takes students on a journey into stillness. The class begins with seated pranayama techniques. Students use bandhas, mudras, and specific breathing techniques to work with energy and find balance. Students are then led through a guided yoga nidra meditation practice, in order to let go of the outer world and the body and turn inward. This class culminates with seated concentration and meditation techniques designed to quiet the mind and lead to a state of Samadhi, the experience of the true nature of the Self.

Handstand Workshop (3hrs)

Saturday, 7th of October 2017, 14:00 – 16:45 am

This workshop will explore the key actions in the shoulder girdle that allow us to stand upside down on our hands. Students will learn how to activate the shoulder stabilizers in conjunction with the core muscles in order to find balance. Tips, tricks, and exercises to help develop the core muscles and the shoulder stabilizer muscles will be taught. Students will learn how to balance in the middle of the room and “get off” the wall. There will be ample time to practice the full handstand. There will also be advanced transitions for intermediate and advanced students and variations suitable for beginners. Some challenging and fun partner yoga exercises will help each student learn to trust and gain confidence and courage.

Shiva Power Master Class (2hrs)

Sunday, 8th of October 2017, 8:30 – 10:30 am

Setting intentions and practicing gratitude, students move through a challenging and balanced flow with an emphasis on concentration and surrendering into the fire, in order to achieve a state of balance, letting go of the attachment to the ego, quieting the mind and working towards Self-realization. This class will contain advanced variations as well as modifications for beginners and will conclude with an extended final rest and a seated meditation practice.

Shiva Meditation (1hr)

Sunday, 8th of October 2017, 11:00 – 12:00 am

This class takes students on a journey into stillness. The class begins with seated pranayama techniques. Students use bandhas, mudras, and specific breathing techniques to work with energy and find balance. Students are then led through a guided yoga nidra meditation practice, in order to let go of the outer world and the body and turn inward. This class culminates with seated concentration and meditation techniques designed to quiet the mind and lead to a state of Samadhi, the experience of the true nature of the Self.

Back Bending Workshop (3hrs)

Sunday, 8th of October 2017, 14:00 – 16:45 am

This workshop will explore a number of peak pose backbends. Breaking down these poses into their component parts, students will explore ways to deepen each pose, by working on different parts of the body individually before bringing things together. Students will learn how to create space in their backbends and how to practice deep backbends in a healthy and safe way. Advanced variations will be taught for intermediate and advanced students to practice.